UMAR TAHIR

Tel: 00923218425262 Email: umar.tahir10@gmail.com PROFILE A motivated, adaptable, responsible and hardworking graduate seeking a career within a vigorous organization which helps in utilizing strong analytical and communication skills developed through my education and past work experience at a broader scope. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Charles Hamilton Estates (London) Feb 2012-Nov 2012

Worked as an Assistant Account Manager in an Estate Agency and was responsible for making sure that the flow of costs and revenues between the various properties are accurately managed and accounted for. Duties: Recorded journal entries, processed accounts payable and receivable payments and ensured accuracy of tenant charges. Generated financial reports and income statements for different rented properties. Prepared various schedules and analysis for significant account balances. Conferred with tax department for yearly tax returns. Liaison with banks for queries related to obtaining mortgage facilities. Assisted senior management in the preparation of monthly and yearly accounts for different properties. Standard Chartered Bank Limited (Lahore) May 2010-Aug 2010

Worked in a bank as Business Development Manager, contacted prospective corporate clients, accessed their needs and pitched them employee banking solutions (payroll accounts, credit cards, insurance).Conducted financial analysis for the induction of companies and maintained clients portfolio by giving them outstanding customer service. Duties: Liable for cold calling potential clients via telephone or email and attended sales appointments at clients business premises. Managed to close deal with corporate clients having turnover of more than Rs 50 million. Analyzed the current and prospective financial statements of the target companies. Was responsible for an objective review of the financial statements of the existing as well as prospective clients. Responsible for meeting monthly revenue targets, completed security documentation and was liable for smooth operations in the assigned portfolio.

Managed service officers team for creation of business plans and supervised a team of credit card agents to get credit approvals for existing and new clients. Maintained relationship with the entire client portfolio by resolving their problems and providing consistent high customer service. Worked as part of team and assisted juniors and colleagues. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Bradford University, School of Management, United Kingdom Masters of Science Finance, Accounting and Management (Merit)

Sep 2010-Aug 2011

Modules: Accounting and Finance, Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation, Strategic Financial Management, International Finance, Strategic Accounting, Marketing, Strategic Management, International Business Environment, Economics, Management in Context, Human Resource Management and Research Method. Dissertation: To determine if Dividend Discount Model, Discounted Cash flow model and Residual income model produce similar valuation results across the companies in the same sector. To determine the intrinsic value of the company through these models. Compare the intrinsic value with the current market price and determine the reason for their differences. To determine the limitations of each model. Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Pakistan Bachelor of Science (Honors) Economics University of Cambridge A Level (1A, 2Bs) University of Cambridge O level KEY SKILLS Immaculate presentation, organisational and excellent personal communication skills Self motivated, initiative, high level of energy and tolerant to stressed situation. Problem analysis, use of judgment and ability to solve problems efficiently. Have experienced extensive group work and assumed leadership roles in projects. Ability to listen to diverse ideas and give candid views. Proficient level in Microsoft Office applications including Access, Excel, Power Point, and Word. ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS Travelling, visiting new locations and explore them. Socializing, like to interact with people and make friends. Had been an active member of SLUMS (sports society) at LUMS sports and was also captain of college cricket and table tennis team. Organized Rehabilitation program for earth quake victims in Pakistan.

Sep 2004-Aug 2009 Sep 2004-May 2003 Sep 1998-May 2001

Was member of DRUMS (dramatic Society) at LUMS and organized numerous plays. Awarded first prize at All Pakistan Inter-Collegiate Table Tennis Competition at Pakistan Sports Complex. References available on request.